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A beacon of hope: Attracting students from around the world
It is not surprising that Hope College attracts students from across Western Michigan. After all, Hope has been an integral…
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A glimpse into the life of quarantined students
As Michigan COVID-19 cases are growing exponentially, the Hope College spring semester has been an unfortunate and surprising start for… 0
Freshmen students share registration experiences and tips
Registering for spring semester: A challenge to first-year students. It’s beginning to look a lot like exam week, the most…
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An inside look at TEDxHopeCollege
On January 15, 2022, ten speakers, an executive board of students, an eager audience and a band of volunteers entered the DeWitt Theater for an evening of brief, high-quality presentations on a variety of topics. Together they created Hope College’s second annual TEDxHopeCollege event, West Michigan’s official independently organized TEDx event dedicated to allowing the…
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Biden building back better? A year in review
Last week Thursday was the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of President Joseph Robinette Biden. Like any president, his first 100 days in office were highly eventful and marked the time in his presidency when the country was watching the closest. However, many major events have happened outside of that timeframe as well, which often…
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Four hostages escape Texas synagogue standoff
On Saturday, January 15, a hostage situation unfolded at the Congregation Beth Israel during Shabbat services in Colleyville, Texas. A total of four hostages were held inside the synagogue, and all four managed to escape after more than ten hours. One hostage was released during negotiations. The man who held the hostages was a 44-year-old…
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“BRIGHTSIDE”: The Lumineers release new album
On January 14, 2022, the group known as The Lumineers, made up of Wesley Shultz and Jerimiah Fraites, released their album “BRIGHTSIDE.” This is the latest album they have put out since 2019 when they released “III”, which had songs such as “Life In The City” and “April.” The Lumineers blessed their fans with a…
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2021’s best: “Red Rocket”
Sean Baker’s newest work on a manipulative, self-centered egomaniac is done so well that the audience is won over within the first thirty minutes. “Red Rocket” follows the return of Mikey Saber—played by Simon Rex—to his hometown of Texas City after his stint in the adult film industry comes to a close. As Mikey returns, it…
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Spider-Man: No Way Home—recap, theories and a look at what’s ahead
According to Box Office Mojo, Spider-Man: No Way Home grossed over one billion dollars worldwide and 700 million dollars domestically, making it the 4th highest grossing movie of all time behind “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avatar.” But what made this movie do such a killer job? Stick around if you want…
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A beacon of hope: Attracting students from around the world
It is not surprising that Hope College attracts students from across Western Michigan. After all, Hope has been an integral part of the Holland community since it began in October 1851 as the Pioneer School. What may be more surprising to some is that Hope also attracts students from every corner of the world and…
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A glimpse into the life of quarantined students
As Michigan COVID-19 cases are growing exponentially, the Hope College spring semester has been an unfortunate and surprising start for some students. As of today, many students are in quarantine and have switched to online schooling. Although it is for the well-being and health of the Hope College community, quarantining can cause students to feel…
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Remember Oxford
I am from Oxford, Michigan. A month ago, Oxford was a town no one had ever heard of. When I first arrived at Hope College and people asked where I was from, I’d make a map out of my hand and point. “It’s about an hour north of Detroit,” I’d say. It’s my hometown. I…
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Christmas events provide pre-finals festivity
Holiday fever is rampant throughout Hope College’s campus (among other, less festive, seasonal illnesses). As the semester comes to a close and Christmas break is just in sight, Hope students have been displaying one last burst of energy and excitement as they look forward to their time off for the holidays. Amongst all the hustle…